Cats Drunk on Copper
Current 93 · 2001
77 min · 18 tracks · neofolk
A haunting tapestry of neofolk and experimental soundscapes, intertwining dark themes with ethereal vocals.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it reflects Current 93's unique position in the neofolk genre, blending esoteric themes with avant-garde influences. It received positive critical reception, further cementing the band's influence on subsequent artists within the dark folk and experimental music scenes.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing haunting soundscapes for introspection wave-like flow of emotions
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Cats Drunk on Copper' is Current 93's follow-up to 'All the Pretty Horses' (1996), showcasing a continued evolution in their experimental neofolk sound. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the underground music scene, expanding its lyrical and sonic boundaries while retaining core thematic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· Agalloch· Death in June
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Twilight Twilight Nihil Nihil Standout 5:03
- 2 Calling for Vanished Faces I 1:33
- 3 The Death of the Corn Standout 5:47
- 4 Horsey 8:47
- 5 The Descent of Long Satan and Babylon 3:15
- 6 In the Heart of the Wood and What I Found There 2:45
- 7 Be 0:48
- 8 Black Flowers Please 4:19
- 9 Mary Waits in Silence Standout 3:03
- 10 Calling for Vanished Faces II 4:13
- 11 Since Yesterday 3:19
- 12 The Blue Gates of Death 4:15
- 13 The Bloodbells Chime 3:45
- 14 All the World Makes Great Blood 3:40
- 15 The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of This World 4:49
- 16 Dormition and Dominion / So: This Empire Is Nothing / This Shining Shining World 9:22
- 17 A Sadness Song 4:30
- 18 Happy Birthday 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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